Plaque

José Collins

Erection date: 2006

Inscription

José (Josephine) Collins, 1887 - 1958, music hall artiste, lived on this site.
Loughton Town Council 2006

The plaque was originally erected on the house where she had lived. This was later demolished and the plaque re-erected on the replacement building which is called Collins Court. 

Site: José Collins (1 memorial)

IG10, Loughton High Road, 107

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Actress and singer. Born Josephine Charlotte Collins or Cooney in Whitechapel...

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